Citizen Watch Company of America, Inc., (COA), warrants
this watch (except the case, crystal, bracelet, strap,
other appearance parts and power cell) to be free of defects
in material and workmanship and to meet the timekeeping
accuracy specification in the instructions for a period
of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase
in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
If the watch exhibits a defect in normal use, Citizen
will, at its option, either regulate, adjust, repair,
or replace the movement, as necessary, free of charge
within a reasonable time after the watch is returned during
the warranty period
(a) if in person to the nearest United States or Canada
service center or
(b) by insured mail or other insured carrier to U.S.
Service Headquarters in Torrance, CA, or Canada Service
Headquarters in Markham, Ontario.
As a condition to any warranty service obligation, the
Warranty Card with all essential particulars filled in
by the United Stated Retailer from whom the watch was
purchased must accompany the watch when presented for
warranty service.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
- damage, accidental or otherwise, to the watch while
in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect
in material or workmanship;
- damage caused by consumer misuse, tampering, or failure
to follow the care and special handling provisions in
the instructions;
- damage to the finish of the case, crystal, bracelet,
strap, or other appearance parts caused by wear;
- moisture damage to a watch not marked "water resistant"
on the case back;
- damage caused by the consumer's failuer to have the
watch serviced, at the consumer's expense, in accordance
with the following schedule of regular maintenance:
- power cells must be replaced immediately when power is
lost (EXCEPT ECO-DRIVE WATCHES)
- water resistant watches should be tested and resealed
ever three years or whenever the battery is replaced,
whichever comes first
- damage caused by repairs or alterations of the watch
by anyone other than one of the Worldwide Service Centers
listed in the booklet.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE FIVE (5) YEAR DURATION
OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. COA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL COA'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE WATCH
FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT
TO THE WATCH.
Some States do not allow
(a) limitations on the duration of any implied warranty
and/or
(b) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
